Nurse released early from jail after hospitalising man in Llandudno

Charlotte Brown, 35, of Cysgod y Castell, Llandudno Junction, was sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment in October 2023 after hospitalising Mark Davies on January 28, 2023.

Mr Davies, a pedestrian, suffered such serious injuries that he spent the following three-and-a-half months after the incident in hospital, has lost the use of his right arm, and cannot speak properly.

Mark Davies (Image: Don Hale) But at a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) fitness to practise hearing today (November 7), Brown, who is suspended from nursing, said she was released on licence on March 1, 2024.

Brown, who could face being struck off, told the panel at today’s hearing that she wants to remain on the nursing register.

She said the decision was made to release her from prison early due to her being deemed as low-risk, and appropriate for an electronically monitored tag and curfew.

A mother-of-one who was of good character prior to her conviction, Brown said she has “adhered to everything” that the probation service has asked of her so far.

Brown, who was ward manager at a mental health unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan, said she accepts full responsibility for her actions on the evening of January 28, 2023.

Charlotte Brown (Image: North Wales Police) Asked why she wants to stay in nursing, she said: “I just loved my job. I really enjoyed helping people in their recoveries.

“I’d like to go back to the ward and work where I was before, on the female inpatient ward for patients suffering with their mental health. I miss it.”

Brown said she “made the most of my time in prison” and worked for Halfords while there, and has completed a driving course and engaged with probation.

Following her release from prison, she did not consume alcohol during her “tagged” period, which ended on June 30.

Asked by her legal representative, Laurence Harris, if she now has a “very, very different relationship” with alcohol, Brown answered: “Yes; 100 per cent.”

When questioned by panel members, Brown told them: “I understand the severity of what happened, and the opinions people would have of me. If they were negative, I would understand that.

“I’ve taken the time to reflect on what happened, and (would) engage with whatever I can to be better.

“Since the incident happened, I’ve always been open and honest about it. I’ve never hidden anything. I’ve done something terrible and I accept that.

“If people (at work) have any questions they want to ask me in terms of it, then I’m happy to answer them.”

Brown added that she has “lost a lot of confidence” during her time not working, and has applied for “anything and everything”.

Last year, she admitted charges of causing injury by careless/inconsiderate driving, driving without due care and attention, and driving while above the legal alcohol limit.

Judge Nicola Jones, who sentenced Brown in October 2023, told her: “I cannot imagine, and I have never seen, more serious injuries, in a case of this nature.”

Her fitness to practise hearing is due to conclude tomorrow.